Jarett: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	12	1	–	#3,541
1960s	80	8	+567%	#1,866
1970s	380	38	+375%	#1,161
1980s	713	71	+88%	#1,032
1990s	1,119	112	+57%	#744
2000s	896	90	-20%	#1,029
2010s	296	30	-67%	#2,573
2020s (to 2025)	70	12	-61%	#6,057

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

#3,541

1960s

+567%

#1,866

1970s

380

+375%

#1,161

1980s

713

+88%

#1,032

1990s

1,119

112

+57%

#744

2000s

896

-20%

#1,029

2010s

296

-67%

#2,573

2020s (to 2025)

-61%

#6,057

The story of Jarett

Jarett is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,250 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1952, 3,566 American babies have been named Jarett. Its peak came in 1998, when 217 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jarett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Jarett?

The median living Jarett is about 28 years old; half are between 22 and 39. An estimated 3,400 people named Jarett are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Jarett year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	8	#9,250
2024	11	#7,469
2023	15	#6,057
2022	11	#7,474
2021	12	#6,867
2020	13	#6,444
2019	16	#5,669
2018	25	#4,140
2017	16	#5,642
2016	22	#4,534
2015	26	#4,023
2014	25	#4,059
2013	32	#3,367
2012	48	#2,573
2011	47	#2,607
2010	39	#2,979
2009	62	#2,173
2008	60	#2,219
2007	86	#1,734
2006	79	#1,760
2005	75	#1,762
2004	78	#1,663
2003	84	#1,530
2002	108	#1,263
2001	122	#1,139
2000	142	#1,029
1995	98	#1,162
1990	89	#1,152
1985	74	#1,078
1980	77	#1,033
1975	44	#1,310
1970	21	#1,959
1965	–	–
1960	5	#4,307
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jarett, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jarett?

The median living Jarett is about 28 years old. Half of all living Jaretts are between 22 and 39 years old.

How many people named Jarett are alive today?

An estimated 3,400 people named Jarett are alive in the United States, based on 3,566 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Jarett mean?

Spelling variant of Jarrett.

How popular is the name Jarett in 2025?

Jarett ranked #9,250 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jarett?

3,566 babies have been named Jarett in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jarett most popular?

Jarett peaked in 1998, when 217 newborns received the name.

Is Jarett a boy or girl name?

Jarett is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jarett rising or falling?

Jarett is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Jarett popularity over time

The story of Jarett

How old are people named Jarett?

Jarett year by year

Frequently asked questions

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